AUPE Local 002

Our local Vice Chair Michael Decker sits on COPA Standing Committee. Yesterday, COPA had the opportunity to attend Alberta Legislative Assembly.

Chapter 1 had a successful wing night in NW Calgary. Over 45 people attended and some for the very first time attending a union event.

DEI 101: The bystander effect & Everyday Allyship

Event info: Wednesday, May 6th, 2026

Event Start: 12:00 PM

Event End: 01:00 PM

How to RSVP: Please register here -> https://shaw-fzwsh.formstack.com/forms/idea_committee_webinar_may6_2026 on or before Tuesday May 5, 2026 at 5 PM. Once registration has closed, a webinar link will be sent to confirmed attendees. We can only accommodate 100 people so if interested, register as soon as you can!

More details:
The Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility (IDEA) Committee is pleased to invite you to our upcoming webinar!

The webinar will equip participants to respond when witnessing exclusion or harm, explore the psychology of inaction, and provide tools to act safely and effectively as an ally.

Learning Outcomes:
- Understand barriers to bystander action
- Learn when and how to intervene
- Apply the 5Ds of intervention to real-life workplace scenarios

Details on the Local 002 website
https://www.local002aupe.ca/
Please share the provided poster with the event details at your worksite.

This webinar is the third of a four part series in partnership with Canadian Equality Consulting - stay tuned for the final one in late June!

If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

In solidarity,
Local 002 IDEA Committee

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The Local 002 Employee Relations Committee Spring Survey is now live — and we want to hear from you!

Your voice matters. This survey is one of the most important tools we have to understand your workplace experiences and advocate.

👉 Complete the survey here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/local002_Spring2026

The survey covers key areas impacting your work environment, including:
-Occupational Health & Safety (OHS)
-Respect in the Workplace
-Work-life balance
-Overall workplace experience

Your input helps us identify trends, raise concerns with the employer, and push for meaningful improvements.

Please feel free to share this survey with your colleagues to ensure as many voices as possible are heard.

Looking for more information?
We encourage you to review the Employee Relations Committee FAQ document, which addresses many of the common questions and concerns raised by members:https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f553be11ab07a79221fb5e5/t/69dbfa0813de4b38c8551e4c/1776024072250/ERC_FAQ_Spring2026.pdf

⏳ Survey Deadline:
The survey closes Monday, May 25 at 4:00 PM.

Don’t wait — take a few minutes today to share your experience. Every response strengthens our ability to advocate for you.

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The Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility (IDEA) Committee invites you to the new date for our upcoming webinar!

Leading and Having Inclusive Conversations

Wednesday March 4, 2026 - 7 to 8 pm

Learning Objectives:

- Strengthen the ability to lead and engage in inclusive, respectful conversations.

- Recognize how cultural backgrounds influence communication styles and dynamics.

- Apply practical tools to enhance listening, empathy, and cross-cultural understanding.

Facilitated by Jessica Lin from Canadian Equality Consulting.

Please register on or before Monday March 2 at 5 PM.
https://shaw-fzwsh.formstack.com/forms/idea_committee_webinar_mar4_2026

Visit Local 002 website
https://www.local002aupe.ca/news-and-updates/
to download the poster to share with your colleagues.

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The Winter 2026 Employee Relations Committee (ERC) Survey is now live:

👉 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Winter2026e

We strongly encourage you to complete the survey, which will remain open until February 19 at 4:00 PM.

This survey helps us understand your concerns and workplace experiences over the past six months. The aggregate results will be used to:

Identify emerging trends and raise awareness of workplace concerns

Promote and support communication between Local 002 members, the Public Service Commission, and Departmental Resources so issues can be identified and addressed in a timely and effective manner

Provide a mechanism for obtaining information and influencing HR policies

The survey includes the following sections:

- Training, workload, and work-life balance

- Respect in the workplace

- Occupational health and safety

You may skip any sections that are not relevant to you. However, answering as many questions as possible helps us better identify patterns and address workplace issues effectively.

Your individual responses will remain confidential. Neither your identity nor your participation in this survey will be shared with your employer. Please feel free to provide as much detail as you are comfortable sharing.

Your input directly strengthens our ability to advocate on your behalf.

Local 002 Winter 2026 Worksite Survey Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

The Local 002 Engagement Bursary is now open!
Check out the Local 002 Bursary page to submit your application -

Local 002 Bursary — AUPE Local 002 Local 002 BursaryThe WAPD Bursary is now open (November 15, 2025 to January 16, 2026)Click on this link to apply https://shaw-fzwsh.formstack.com/forms/wapd_2025e Please see the terms of reference and the FAQs below. Emails will not be responded to and that AUPE Resource Center is unable to assist a...

How members can respond to the GOA’s hybrid work announcement Member Update for Locals 001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 006, 009, 012, GOA

Did you know? Some AUPE courses count towards university labour studies programs. Save money while you further your education! Learn more: https://www.aupe.org/training/university-credit-transfer

It’s time to take workplace safety seriously! 🦺 Nominations are always open for the Safety Hero Award presented by the AUPE OH&S Committee! https://aupe.formstack.com/forms/safetyheronomination